Football

Excited to partner with Viacom18 and bolster LaLiga fandom to football fan base in India: Oscar Mayo

New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): LaLiga Executive Director Oscar Mayo has expressed excitement over joining hands with Viacom18 which will "further bolster the Spanish League fandom" to an ever-growing football fan base in India.

2021-07-05T04:35:25.289290+00:00 IST

Patrick Vieira appointed as Crystal Palace manager on three-year deal

London [UK], July 4 (ANI): Crystal Palace Football Club on Sunday confirmed the appointment of Patrick Vieira as their new manager for the next three seasons.

2021-07-04T12:30:01.972568+00:00 IST

Francisco Trincao joins Wolves on loan from FC Barcelona

Wolverhampton [UK], July 4 (ANI): FC Barcelona and Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club have reached an agreement on the loan of Francisco Trincao until June 30, 2022. The English club will take responsibility for the player's licence and the deal includes a non-compulsory option to buy.

2021-07-04T10:53:38.416990+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: We've got to give Denmark respect, says Jordan Henderson before semis clash

Rome [Italy], July 4 (ANI): Jordan Henderson showered praise upon England's side after their dominating win over Ukraine in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Euro 2020 but has cautioned the Three Lions not to get ahead of themselves before their semi-final with Denmark at the Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.

2021-07-04T10:25:50.419733+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: England players were decisive, ruthless all night, says Gareth Southgate

Rome [Italy], July 4 (ANI): England head coach Gareth Southgate said the English players were decisive and ruthless all night in the quarterfinal clash against Ukraine at the ongoing Euro 2020.

2021-07-04T08:55:36.281595+00:00 IST

Eriksen incident did something to the Denmark squad, says captain Kjaer

Baku [Azerbaijan], July 4 (ANI): Denmark captain Simon Kjaer has said that Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest in the opening game of Euro 2020 brought the squad together and it helped them reach the semi-finals of the ongoing competition.

2021-07-04T07:54:47.835342+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: England know how much it hurts to not go to the final, says Harry Kane

Rome [Italy], July 4 (ANI): After scoring a brace in the quarterfinal clash against Ukraine in the ongoing Euro 2020, England striker Harry Kane said that his side gave a fantastic performance and they are all ready for the semifinals.

2021-07-04T03:38:53.803757+00:00 IST

Copa America: Messi, Martinez star as Argentina defeat Ecuador to enter semifinals

Goiana [Brazil], July 4 (ANI): Rodrigo De Daul, Lautaro Martinez, and Lionel Messi got among the goal-scoring charts as Argentina progressed to the semifinals of the ongoing Copa America here at the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico on Sunday.

2021-07-04T03:34:12.860117+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Harry Kane, Maguire star as England thrash Ukraine to enter semifinals

Rome [Italy], July 4 (ANI): Harry Kane scored a brace while Harry Maguire and Jordon Henderson registered one goal each as England thrashed Ukraine 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Euro 2020 here at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday (local time).

2021-07-04T02:23:33.441834+00:00 IST

Hyderabad FC's young winger Sweden Fernandes to join Neroca FC to gain I-League experience

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 4 (ANI): Hyderabad FC and I-League side Neroca FC have agreed to the season-long loan signing of winger Sweden Fernandes, the Indian Super League (ISL) club announced on Saturday.

2021-07-03T19:28:38.220434+00:00 IST

Denmark beat Czech Republic to enter Euro Cup semi-finals after 29 years

Baku [Azerbaijan], July 3 (ANI): Thomas Delaney and Kasper Dolberg starred in the match as Denmark defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 to enter the semi-finals of the ongoing Euro Cup on Saturday.

2021-07-03T18:28:52.480712+00:00 IST

ISL: Gabonese defender Yrondu Musavu-King extends stay at Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 3 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Bengaluru FC on Saturday announced that defender Yrondu Musavu-King signed a two-year extension, adding to his earlier short term contract with the club.

2021-07-03T12:16:46.469742+00:00 IST

Guess I'll have to wait for the No. 8 another year: Fernandes congratulates Mata on contract extension

Manchester [UK], July 3 (ANI): Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has joked that he wants Juan Mata's shirt number -- No. 8 -- and will now have to wait after Mata's contract extension with Manchester United was announced.

2021-07-03T06:32:34.126056+00:00 IST

Tokyo Olympics: Egypt leave out Liverpool star Salah from their squad

Cairo [Egypt], July 3 (ANI): Egypt has left out Liverpool star Mohamed Salah from their squad for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

2021-07-03T05:30:31.143111+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Kevin de Bruyne reveals he played quarterfinals with torn ligaments

Munich [Germany], July 3 (ANI): Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has revealed that he played with torn ligaments in the Euro 2020 quarterfinal against Italy.

2021-07-03T03:34:42.188826+00:00 IST

Copa America: Paqueta's goal helps 10-man Brazil defeat Chile to enter semifinals

Rio De Janeiro [Brazil], July 3 (ANI): Lucas Paqueta's lone strike helped Brazil defeat Chile 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Copa America here at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.

2021-07-03T02:40:00.107790+00:00 IST

Euro 2020: Barella, Insigne fire Italy into semifinals

Munich [Germany], July 3 (ANI): Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne got among the scoring charts as Italy defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Euro 2020 here at the Allianz Arena on Friday (local time).

2021-07-03T02:25:55.838473+00:00 IST

Spain beat 10-man Switzerland on penalties to reach Euro 2020 semis

Saint Petersburg [Russia], July 3 (ANI): Mikel Oyarzabal held his nerves to score the crucial penalty as Spain entered the semi-finals of the ongoing Euro Cup after beating Switzerland 3-1 on penalties on Friday.

2021-07-02T19:11:10.510139+00:00 IST

Germany star Toni Kroos announces retirement from international football

Berlin [Germany], July 2 (ANI): German footballer Toni Kroos on Friday announced his retirement from international football following his team's defeat against England in the ongoing Euro 2020.

2021-07-02T13:02:18.781617+00:00 IST

Borussia Dortmund confirm Jadon Sancho's transfer to Man Utd

Dortmund [Germany], July 1 (ANI): Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund on Thursday confirmed the transfer of English winger Jadon Sancho to Premier League side Manchester United. The English winger needs to pass a medical test before joining Manchester United.

2021-07-01T12:59:27.996185+00:00 IST

AIFF condoles demise of former India midfielder M Prasannan

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday condoled the demise of former Indian national team midfielder M Prasannan, who passed away earlier in Mumbai.

2021-07-01T11:30:09.786337+00:00 IST